Image is an example from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston
OKUMURA MASANOBU (B. about 1685, d. 1768)
A Female Shutendoji. A parody of the legend of the “Great Drunkard Boy” or demon robber who lived in a fortified dwelling in Oeyama and terrorized the surrounding country until Yorimitsu, otherwise known as Raiko, and his retainers visited him in his stronghold and put him to death. Here they are shown seated in the house of the demon, who is depicted as a woman with women attendants.
Yoko-e. Hand-colored perspective picture. Signed: Okumura Masanobu. Ukiye ne moto. “Originator of the perspective picture.” Published by the artist. About 1745.
Purchaser: Kano Oshima
Price: $30.00